NymCard
AML Officer â Transaction Monitoring
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
30/01/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/03/2026
Job description
The AML Officer â Transaction Monitoring role supports NymCardâs AML CFT compliance programme for UAE operations within a regulated fintech and card issuing environment. The position assists in maintaining the AML CFT policy and control framework, supporting KYC, CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring activities, and managing sanctions and PEP screening processes in line with CBUAE expectations and FIU processes. Working under the supervision of senior compliance personnel, the role contributes to STR preparation and submission on goAML, supports AML risk assessments, regulatory inspections, and audits, and helps embed AML controls into product design and operational workflows. The role provides hands-on exposure to card issuing, payment flows, fintech partner models, and cross-border compliance operations, while ensuring accurate documentation, evidence management, and regulatory readiness within NymCardâs open API card issuing platform.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support maintenance of the AML CFT framework for UAE including policies, procedures, updates, and control testing documentation
- Perform KYC, CDD checks, validate documentation, and assist with EDD for higher-risk cases
- Conduct PEP checks and sanctions screening against UAE local lists, UN, OFAC, EU, and other applicable lists, resolve matches, and escalate potential hits
- Monitor transaction monitoring system alerts, document investigations, and propose dispositions for review
- Draft STR narratives, conduct initial reviews and research, gather evidence, and support submission on goAML under supervision
- Assist with AML risk assessments, data gathering, control effectiveness reviews, reporting, and remediation tracking
- Prepare for regulatory inspections and audits by organizing evidence, tracking requests, and supporting responses
- Support AML CFT reviews of new products and partners, document requirements, and follow up on actions
- Maintain AML registers, management information, regulatory reporting calendars, and metrics
- Coordinate AML training logistics and maintain attendance records and materials
- Ensure procedures, documentation, and evidence repositories remain current and retrievable
Experience & skills
- 3 to 8 years of experience in AML or financial crime roles within banking or fintech in the UAE or GCC
- Working knowledge of CBUAE AML CFT expectations, FIU processes, and prudential compliance touchpoints
- Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems, alert handling, screening tools, and goAML
- Ability to conduct AML investigations and assist with preparing clear, factual reports
- Understanding of card issuing, payment flows, and fintech partner operating models
- Strong documentation skills, attention to detail, and experience working with control checklists and evidence trails
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage